Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine starting May 8 for humanitarian reasons. The statement was posted on the Kremlin’s website. Ukraine has not officially responded. This move follows failed earlier ceasefire attempts and renewed calls by Donald Trump for a truce.

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• Russia to halt fighting in Ukraine for 72 hours from May 8
• Putin says ceasefire is for “humanitarian reasons”
• Ukraine has not responded publicly to the announcement
• Ceasefire seen as goodwill gesture amid ongoing conflict
• Follows Trump’s call urging Russia to “STOP!” attacks
• Russia earlier rejected 30-day ceasefire backed by US
• Easter ceasefire attempt failed; fighting continued
• Each side blamed the other for violating short truce
• No sign of broader peace deal or talks resuming
• Situation remains tense despite temporary pause